Hotpoint Electrical Short or Earth Leakage

Dryer trips household circuit breaker or RCD during or shortly after start

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Heater element shorted to earth, Damaged power cord, Water ingress into electrical components, Faulty mains filter leaking to earth

Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset the breaker. Unplug the dryer and leave it unplugged until the fault is found.

Steps to check:

Visual inspection: Remove rear panel and inspect heater, wiring, and mains filter for burn marks or moisture.
Test heater to earth: With a multimeter, measure resistance between each heater terminal and chassis. Any measurable continuity indicates a short; replace the heater.
Check mains filter: Inspect the filter for cracks or bulging. Replace if suspect.

Hard 4/5

Heater Element Assembly or Mains Filter

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